Program Aide - Part-time

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area.

The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

The Preschool Aide supports the Lead Preschool Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled learning environment. This position assists in classroom activities, supervision, and the care of young children, promoting their spiritual, social, emotional, and cognitive development in alignment with Catholic values.

• Assist with daily classroom routines, activities, and transitions.
• Support the teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and faith-based activities.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, meals, rest time, and bathroom breaks.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Encourage positive social interactions, respectful behavior, and Christian values among students.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development as required.
• Uphold and model Catholic teachings in word and action.
• Ensure compliance with school safety protocols and diocesan Safe Environment policies.

• Experience working with preschool‑aged children strongly preferred.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; must support the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Ability to collaborate, take direction, and maintain confidentiality.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Completion of diocesan Safe Environment training and background check required.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.